San Francisco Galleries Migrate Toward New Hub After SFMOMA Closure

July 29, 2013

With the temporary closure of SFMOMA for its massive renovation, San Francisco’s gallery scene is shifting away from its traditional downtown hub to the Potrero Hill neighborhood, which offers larger spaces in former manufacturing buildings and proximity to another major institution. Four recently relocated galleries are planning simultaneous fall season openings on September 7 in their new Potrero Hill digs.

“The industrial buildings are a natural fit for galleries and arts institutions that value the setting for presenting and creating art,” Catharine Clark Gallery spokesperson Ariel Rosen told the Business Times. “With SFMOMA closing, the energy is moving elsewhere. And there’s already a vibrant design community here, so it’s a good place to be.”